Building Safety Act Compliance Project Manager in Worcester

Location: Worcester

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

At Innovus, we are committed to delivering market leading solutions and professional services. As a Building Safety Act Compliance Project Manager, you will be contributing to our vision to be recognised as the market leading provider of services to the UK’s property sector.

We are proud to employ highly skilled, experienced and innovative people who deliver business expertise and services across the property industry.

Purpose of the Role

The primary purpose of this senior role is to lead and oversee compliance with the Building Safety Act 2022 across a portfolio of residential property assets. The position will ensure that all statutory obligations under the Act are discharged effectively and consistently, safeguarding client interests and maintaining the highest standards of building safety governance.

This role will act as the subject matter expert and escalation point for all Building Safety Act compliance matters, driving continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting. The successful candidate will work closely with the Building Safety Manager and Statutory Compliance Manager to ensure robust systems are maintained, certifications are accurate, and compliance risks are proactively managed.

The role demands exceptional leadership, analytical capability, and stakeholder management skills. The individual will work closely with the Statutory Compliance Manager to set strategic direction, and then ensure implementation of operational delivery, providing clear, timely communication to internal teams, clients, and external parties. They will champion data integrity, enforce deadlines, and produce high-quality reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Oversight
  • Provide leadership for all Building Safety Act compliance activities across the residential portfolio.
  • Manage and mentor a team responsible for delivering statutory obligations, ensuring clarity of roles, accountability, and performance.
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex compliance queries and disputes.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Oversee the production and timely delivery of Landlord’s Certificates under the Building Safety Act (Leaseholder Protections) (England) Regulations 2022.
  • Ensure all statutory deadlines and obligations are met, mitigating risk of non-compliance and potential legal exposure.
  • Maintain expert knowledge of evolving legislation and proactively update internal policies and procedures.
• Governance & Reporting
  • Own and manage the compliance programme tracker, ensuring accurate data capture and visibility of progress.
  • Produce detailed compliance reports, dashboards, and risk assessments for senior leadership and clients.
  • Monitor and report on KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Act as the primary liaison for high-level queries from leaseholders, legal representatives, and client stakeholders.
  • Communicate complex regulatory requirements in a clear, professional manner to non-technical audiences.
  • Build strong relationships with freeholders, managing agents, and statutory bodies to ensure collaborative compliance.
  • Develop and implement best-practice processes, ensuring scalability and adaptability as legislation evolves.
  • Drive automation and digital transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in compliance management.
  • Lead training and awareness programmes for internal teams and clients.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Proven Leadership in Administration: Demonstrated experience in a senior administrative or executive support role, with the ability to manage complex compliance programmes and lead operational delivery.
• Programme and Project Management Expertise: Strong organisational and time-management skills, with experience in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects. Formal project management experience is advantageous.
• Team Leadership: Ability to supervise, mentor, and develop a small team, fostering accountability and high performance.
• Property Sector Knowledge: Background in residential property management is desirable, with working knowledge of building safety and fire safety legislation highly advantageous.
• Exceptional Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex regulatory requirements clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences including clients, legal representatives, and internal teams.
• Advanced Organisational Skills: Skilled in prioritising competing demands in a high-pressure environment, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising accuracy.
• Stakeholder Management: Customer-centric approach with confidence to apply pressure, hold stakeholders accountable, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Governance and Compliance Awareness: Understanding of governance frameworks, authority limits, and risk management principles.
• High-Level Accuracy and Diligence: Commitment to data integrity and precision in reporting and documentation.
• Technology Proficiency: Strong IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Office Suite and compliance management systems.

Personal Qualities & Leadership Attributes

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think beyond day-to-day tasks, identifying opportunities for process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Resilience Under Pressure: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines and evolving priorities.
• Collaborative Leadership: Enthusiastic team player who fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Influential Communicator: Possesses gravitas and confidence to drive actions forward and secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Quality-Driven: Consistently produces work of the highest standard, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactive and Solution-Oriented: Demonstrates initiative, ownership, and a ‘can-do’ attitude in overcoming challenges.

Working at Innovus

At Innovus, we recognise that people come to work to do a great job, and we actively support this through our internal employee reward platform and a culture that celebrates contribution. We’re passionate about helping our people grow and progress, and we encourage ongoing personal and professional development. We also understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance, offering flexibility where possible depending on role requirements.

Everything we do is guided by our core values: Trust, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Delivery.

What We Offer

At Innovus, we believe our people deserve the best, just like our customers. That’s why we provide the tools, training, and support you need to thrive, alongside a competitive salary and a great range of benefits. We’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Innovus, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and recruit based on merit. We welcome applications from everyone, including those interested in job share opportunities. As an inclusive employer, we provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates. If you have any accessibility requirements or need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment and selection process, please contact our team, we are happy to support you.

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Click the ‘Apply’ button below to begin your application. You’ll be asked to upload your CV and answer a few short questions. As part of the process, you may also be invited to complete online verbal and numerical reasoning tests.

Please note that, due to the nature of our sector, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. If you meet the criteria for the role, we’ll be in touch to arrange a brief telephone interview. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited to a first-stage interview with the hiring manager and a member of our team. Due to the high number of applications we receive, we may not be able to contact everyone individually — but we truly appreciate your interest in joining Innovus.